New Zealand / Transport

Freight train derails injuring three, Auckland's Eastern Line services disrupted

08:27 am on 1 June 2022

A freight train derailed in Auckland injuring three people and causing delays for commuters.

A KiwiRail train came off the tracks about 1.30am (file photo). Photo: Supplied / KiwiRail

Services on the Eastern Line were halted when the KiwiRail train came off the tracks about 1.30am.

One of the injured people was treated on site and two others were taken to hospital.

The track was damaged forcing train cancellations.

Auckland Transport later resumed service on the Eastern Line at a reduced 20-minute frequency.

It is encouraging travellers to use buses to ease demand.